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Residential Plan Developer
Bring your Heart... to Coarc
Locations: Hudson, NY
Rate of Pay: $20.50 per hour
Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm with ½ hour unpaid lunch
Are you someone who finds purpose in helping others grow, achieve their goals, and live more independently? Coarc is seeking a compassionate and organized Residential Plan Developer to join our mission of expanding abilities one person at a time. In this vital role, you will support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by creating meaningful plans that reflect their goals, dreams, and personal choices. If you're looking for a rewarding career where every day brings the opportunity to make a real difference, we'd love to meet you.
Who Would Be a Great Fit for This Position
This position is ideal for someone who:
- Loves person-centered work and enjoy building supportive relationships.
- Has strong communication and writing skills, with an eye for detail and documentation.
- Is empathetic, patient, and positive, and naturally supports others in making their own choices.
- Thrives in a collaborative environment, working with families, care managers, and a team of caring professionals.
- Is organized and dependable, able to coordinate multiple tasks while keeping individuals' needs at the center.
- Has experience in human services, education, caregiving, or residential support, OR is looking to grow in those fields.
- Is passionate about helping others live full, meaningful, and self-directed lives.
Hear from Our Team
"I'm very impressed with Coarc. Everyone I met was friendly and helpful. It's clear Coarc values its employees, and I'm proud to be part of this organization." – New Hire Testimonial
What You'll Do
As a Plan Developer, you'll:
- Advocate for and support individuals in making their own life choices and achieving personal goals.
- Develop and implement individualized Staff Action Plans (SAPs) aligned with each person's Life Plan.
- Participate in Life Plan meetings and collaborate with care managers and service providers.
- Promote self-advocacy, independence, and community inclusion.
- Maintain accurate documentation and communication with all stakeholders.
- Build trusting, respectful relationships with individuals and their Circle of Support.
- Provide hands-on support as needed, in accordance with the service plan.
- Uphold ethical and professional standards in line with the NADSP Code of Ethics
Requirements
- Associate's degree preferred
- 1-2 years related experience and training required
- Exceptional written, communication, and computer skills
- A valid driver's license.
- Ability to be certified in all required trainings. (Med Adm/Insulin Adm, CPR/FA, PROMOTE/SCIP)
- Occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds.
Contact Us
For more information or to apply:
- Jamie Budai: jamieb@coarc.org | 518-672-4451 ext. 2141
- Mikki Kay: mikkik@coarc.org | 518-672-4451 ext. 2143
Visit our website to view current job openings and complete an online application: coarc.org
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GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB
Coordinate and advocate for the person's choices in the service plan process; support the emotional, physical and personal well-being of the person served; encourage growth by recognizing their autonomy and being proactive with them in reducing their risk of harm; foster a spirit of partnership with each person and with their "Circle of Support" members; always affirm the human rights, civil rights and responsibilities of each person as well as justice, inclusion and full community participation; perform in a manner consistent with the NADSP Code of Ethics.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop a shared relationship with the people who choose Coarc services that supports the unique personal desires and needs of each person; provide support with decision-making, problem-solving and providing encouragement to become as much of a self-advocate as possible.
- Assist the person to know their own personal strengths and worth; assist the person in sharing those personal traits with others.
- Responsible for the development and implementation of the Staff Action Plan process, inclusive of participation in the Life Plan meetings, for each assigned person; work with the person and his/her care manager to establish meaningful objectives to meet the valued outcomes for the service.
- Author Staff Action Plans or other service plans as required by regulation.
- Communicate with program staff and program management to ensure support needs are represented in Life Plan/Staff Action Plans.
- Review draft Life Plans to ensure accuracy.
- Maintain records and correspondence as required for Life Plan/Staff Action Plans
- Act as liaison to families, care managers, residential providers, day service providers, advocates and/or correspondents for those supported.
- Work in a professional and ethical manner; establish a trusting relationship with the people supported by being reliable and on time when providing supports and/or activities based on the persons stated valued outcomes and goals; always work towards assisting the person to achieve maximum success by developing a mutually respectful relationship with the person and their "Circle of Supports".
- Provide coverage and hands on implementation of the Staff Action Plan or other service plan, as required.
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